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visibility
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visible radiation
visible speech
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vision

vi·sion [ ví'n ] (plural vi·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. eyesight: the ability to see

2. mental picture: an image or concept in the imagination
visions of power and wealth

3. parapsychology something seen in dream or trance: an image or series of images seen in a dream or trance, often interpreted as having religious, revelatory, or prophetic significance

4. far-sightedness: the ability to anticipate possible future events and developments

5. somebody or something beautiful: a beautiful or pleasing sight

[13th century. < Latin vision-< vis- (see visible)]

vi·sion·al adjective
vi·sion·al·ly adverb
vi·sion·less adjective
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